Gibson Explorer Guitar New From The Store

[@zaxbysfixit]

I’m not sure how much the guy actually paid for that, but we all know how much Gibson’s cost. The high price tag on them, they should be damn near perfect from the factory.

[@TheRobman]

About $1,7000 USD: www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-explorer-electric-guitar/l54447000001000

[@tjeppenbrackx9067]

I bet a $ 99 Epiphone and it had the same setup flaws

[@13amplifiers]

$2249 CDN at L&M. I wouldn't pay that.

[@edwardvara9993]

They used to be perfect from the box many years ago. Apparently not any more. This why I will not purchase a Gibson until the quality improves.

[@zaxbysfixit]

@@edwardvara9993 I won’t be buying one until these kids grow up, when I can afford one. My epiphone is all I need for now.

[@dinobravo23]

I have the exact model explorer from 2018 and mine was perfect from the factory. Love it.

[@dorfsteen]

I would call the owner up and tell him to take it back and replace it make them replace it depending on how long you had it.that's unacceptable

[@Peasmouldia]

In the UK we have the £1 store, and we have the 99p store. Trouble with the £1 store is, your'e just paying for the name.......

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Poundland is where all junky guitars end up: hit 'em with abig hammer :o)

[@thenumberofthebeast2]

I invested in an esp wrench (forgot the actual name of the wrench) some years back and man let me tell you its come in handy so many times, for a number of different things. So glad I bought one. I use it almost every time I work on a guitar.

[@snafu1957]

Got torn lumbar myself don't take oxys & don't let them operate. Been 4 yrs & I can now stand with a guitar, good luck.

[@Ben_Mdws]

I’d return that and get my money back.

[@jani0077]

I sent my 2016 traditional LP back, as the binding started to peel off at the neck. Even my 150 € squier has a better quality and it came correctly set up straight from the factory.

[@johnm6201]

That legendary Gibson quality....

[@wiseguy9202]

When I bought mine brand new back in 2006, it already had 3-4 threads sticking through the truss rod nut.

[@daveduval674]

Ya know I've had many Gibsons and I've never had a problem with any if them. They came ready to play straight out of the box. Other than changing string guage and having to set intimation for that, I never had any problems at all maybe I've just been lucky but I've have all types from the "Tributes", studios, standards, and to the custom shop reissues. Never ever had a problem with them. Definitely never had one with scratches on the pick guard like that. Wonder if it was a floor model or how long it was out on the floor.

[@jaecenwhite2590]

If you’re going to “play authentic” your gonna have to deal with authentic wobbly knobs and genuine loose switches

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

You're a good man, Dave. I hope the docs can get your back sorted without having to do surgery. Be well, brother!

[@cageliner]

I bought a used 2018 Explorer (finish the same as in the video, probably the same BB 2 & 3) last year from L&M, and perhaps because it was used was the reason it had no issues. All the case candy was with it (docs, strap, baby pic.) $1200 CAD. One tiny mark on it that I could barely photograph. I have no problem buying used and letting the previous owner take the hit.

[@StuffWhatGoesBoom]

Who cares if the fretboard is wonky or the hardware isn't mounted properly...it's AUTHENTIC

[@86Sporty58]

"I just had it set up at L&M" Then I spend an hour making it right. Hey Dave!!!

[@travisminton5095]

Gibson isn't good quality anymore sad

[@xdmkii]

Dave you gotta be careful getting loctite on plastic. It can get inside the plastic and crack it (it expands when it dries)

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

Sold my 2019. Got in 2018, thought I was gonna get a simple yet flawless guitar. What I did get was qc issues to say the least.

[@pedraw]

1700 USD. It's amazing they didn't charge extra for the scalloped fretboard. I had an 08' Explorer and the frets were atrocious. I filed and dressed and never could get them to settle in. I traded it in on a PRS Singlecut.

[@Slew514]

The Darkness! You are indeed a man with taste.

[@formula73]

I LOVE The Darkness.

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@formula73 especially the xmas song hahahaha

[@electroKrunch]

I share Dave's videos when I can! He's a grassroots instrument guy and I appreciate that all to hell!!

[@richlaurich9997]

Love my explorer. Very well balanced and sounds great. Southern rock tone.

[@carlmontney7916]

Yep the famous Gibson QC issues and Gibson wonders why they're doing poorly in the market.

[@monch66]

Was going to get one of these last year but got a ltd snakebyte instead. No regrets here.

[@electroKrunch]

D standard with a drop C gets right into Ola England territory. Dark & often beautiful sounding guitar...

[@LarWolkan]

strange observation....the scuffs on the pick guard almost looked like the protective film was still on....

[@acornhead285]

I own 3 Gibsons and have had multiple issues with 2 of them, but nothing major. Unfortunately it seems that if you have to have a Gibson (I do) then you should be prepared to fix a couple of things and at least get a good set up. Best thing to do is buy used or on sale to factor in any extra costs.

[@paulkube3901]

Hi Dave: Wouldn't the drop tune and Slinkys require a slightly higher string setting due to more/greater string travel to prevent buzz?

[@Endidixknsej]

Yes your right

[@dommadonia9207]

They don't make em like they used to eh? That's why we have Dave!

[@samaritan0497]

Dave you were 100% on point with Stewmac lmao

[@scarey2me]

I'm so glad that's not mine. Straight out of the box, that's disgraceful. They obviously don't have a QC dept.

[@yobentley7274]

I did order a set of HOSCO tapered nut files from Solo Guitars under your recommendation Dave. Not cheap, but I am sure they are much better and are less money than the Stewcrap ones. I should have them by this coming Monday. Ready to use them. Thanks my friend. Oh, I did not find the DWOFS discount code.

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

that great gibson quality again. they really don't give a shit anymore.

[@Johnny.D]

Can't believe this came straight from Gibson like this....

[@RadioMartyT1B]

Dave: "If you touch it, you're it." ~ immediately starts to touch it ~

[@sassycat]

I came to read all of the authentic jokes, was not disappointed.

[@dank8865]

Looks authentic to me. Charge top dollar!

[@UncleGrunt]

I have an Epi Explorer and other than the binding going a bit yellow over time it’s been superb and had no issues. Just sayin...

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

My personal experience is the exact opposite of a lot of people's. My strat is always in standard and it's my Gibson that is always down tuned and doesnt sound good in standard. A lot of people say strats sound best in e flat, I say strats sound good no matter what.

[@davidmc107]

If I was Buddy and the axe was presented to me like that "new" I'd say bring a different “new “ one out 😁

[@fredvahldiek738]

FYI, you can get the "poor man's" wrench from CE distribution.

[@michaelstanley5215]

Dave is in Canada, Solo Guitars has everything and is so much cheaper for him.

[@Fissi0nChips]

Man I would take that thing back with all those scratches if it came like that.

[@Coppercustomz]

If Gibson only had 100 Dave’s, People wouldn’t have any problems out of Gibson guitars

[@nicholasmanupella3475]

The best as usual.

[@JaseWescott]

James Hetfield approves but not to Gibson Quality control.

[@gryzew]

Gibson quality control doesn't approve, mainly cause it doesn't exist.

[@MrCheesywaffles]

@@gryzew Hey that's not fair! They collect the cheques don't they? They must be doing a job!

[@RadioMartyT1B]

@@gryzew KA-POW!

[@teddymuldoon1905]

Dave’s dark hoodie is back! My ocd has been abated 😁

[@mtacoustic1]

Gibson quality control asleep at the switch?

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

The fingerboard irregularities, I've seen that on a few Gibsons over the years.

[@FrehleyBurst9-1878]

Dave, you are the fucking best! Speak the truth brother! Gibson needs to sell to someone who fucking cares about the customer.

[@onemanswrld]

That volume knob wiggle wobble would drive me nuts......

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

Agreed on this 100 fold would loose my sandwich to the dog trying to fix it..

[@tmbruno2539]

It’s a Gibson, never assume the truss rod works even if new out of the box.

[@jaydunn943]

Hello from Hamilton Dave!

[@lucabuchignani1141]

my guess is it got banged up at the store. Shipping to Canada, the neck will bow. That pick guard is freaky, but Gibson employees aren't dumb. My guess is it came loose during shipping and someone at the music store played with it.

[@astarothgr]

When he went off the rails on Stew-Mac ...

[@mattadorno6452]

Brutoof moad awn. Row battery prease charrge. I have a speaker with that same lady.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Gibson. A brand you pay thousands for, just to fix a dozen issues once you get it.

[@a456987]

The guy should take it back to the store for refund or exchange

[@stu-j]

Back pain I'm my opinion is the worst pain you can feel! 30 years of heavy industry has given me X3 new discs at the bottom of my spine and x4 discs replaced in my cervical spine! And now arthritis has hit me hard and spiraling up my spine! Sitting down playing hurts and now standing hurts even more! Who said getting a trade was good! Hahaha

[@AdamSmithNES]

Hope the back gets better soon Dave, and then maybe Gibson hires a quality control person.

[@yerfd2072]

So what's the final word on that fretboard? Are the frets making the illusion it's slightly scalloped or is it actually so? What problems could this cause?

[@J-P65]

IMHO, the 11-48 are too light for D standard. I'd move up to the "Not Even Slinky" 12-52. I use the "Power Slinky's" on all my E standard tunings. Great shows Dave. Love the L and M reference. (The Guitar Centre of the North.)

[@yerfd2072]

Ernie ball recommends the 11s here. Riffs and beards also recommends this guage for gibson scale. blog.ernieball.com/strings/what-string-gauges-should-you-be-playing/

[@kennyjohnson336]

What was that bluetooth mini turntable thingy?

[@xCaLLMeGHeTTo]

Huge shout out to Gibson for being inclusive and handing out quality control jobs to the visually impaired. What a great company!

[@dank8865]

As companies used to brag in the pre-correct 70s & 80s - "We hire the handicapped"!

[@vdub1959]

Lot of problems for a brand new guitar. Hope your back heals up fast Dave!

[@qua7771]

What happened to Gibson's pecking machine? They used to have a lifetime warranty too.

[@doknox]

Looks like someone banged it on something or someone dropped it. Awwww dude you dropped my brand new explorer!

[@bifaith100]

thats a very pretty guitar

[@scottk2806]

I sent my 2020 Explorer back for similar issues, including output jack also ready to fall off. Not blaming Gibson, but the store who lied about ordering me a new one and instead shipped me an open box item that had been tossed around in shipping several times. Back and forth across the US twice to get to me and I assume someone else returned it before I did. Ironic that the store doesn’t want to make it right now, I ordered a new one from a more reputable dealer instead than the largest 4th generation family owned music store in the US that swindled me. There is always a catch to a good deal, and when a store lies, it’s hard to catch where they are lathering you with snake oil. Good thing about the big stores is the return policy, they can keep their piece of crap, I don’t believe Gibson sent out the BS I received, it’s from the incompetent tool bags at the retailer who don’t give a crap about the customer.

[@dandifusco1868]

no man it isn't you. I see the irregularities too

[@brioncommon5701]

Cool axe

[@zcowboys777yt]

Is it just me, or is the pick guard not centered on the horn?

[@skycarl]

For a $1,600 guitar, that's real sad. Shows how Gibson is out of touch.

[@MrJoepicard]

​@Short For A Stormtrooper Big For Your Mom ​ Short For A Stormtrooper Big For Your Mom knows all, ​ Short For A Stormtrooper Big For Your Mom was there.

[@dennisapplegate7553]

Their really not out of touch ,THEY JUST DON'T CARE. Remember play authentic or else.

[@kendavis8046]

There's the "poor man's version" and then there is Stew-Mac! Dave, sorry about your back. Hopefully they gave you the good painkillers (I had a pinched nerve in my neck more than a decade ago, so though I don't "feel your pain", I can recall it.)

[@michaelsullivan1262]

I’m comfortable with the balance of perfect beef stew Mac and cheesy and angry Oscar vids.

[@mikrosound]

Maybe you just need Truss adjustment in your back...sorry I had to, I hope ur back gets better!

[@AleArzMusic]

Can anyone please tell me how many millimeters should a guitar measure for strings and pickups height?

[@mattz1686]

Using a 48 in D standard on a Gibson scale is just silly. It’s going to be waaaaay too floppy and loose. Have to be at least 11-54

[@richlaurich9997]

👈🏻 My Epiphone Korina was a rescue from eBay. After sanding off the rattle can paint job over the clear coat, I gave it a new finish, pickups, new tuners, bridge and stop bar. Mine is well worth the 160.00 I paid for it. With case even....lol. And yea...it has its fair share of dings because I play it.

[@IzukuIXLilly]

The best guitar that You remember Is The One You Never thought that you Could Rescue.

[@StoneShards]

The "scalloping" is very slight, but uniform...not like "warpage". Hmm...it must be a thing...

[@wayneg296]

New pick guard at the very least!

[@stoutlager6325]

Good ol' Long & McDonald's. Canadian music store institution. In the early 00's they changed some, I guess in terms of store atmosphere and type of employees they hire. Now it's more of a corporate big (but small) box atmosphere. Old days it was more old dudes who had been kicking around in the music industry forever and knew the answer to every question no matter what kind of instrument or equipment it was about. Now it's younger kids. At least at my nearest location anyway. Also! Long n' McDonald: stop asking me for my phone number every time I go in to buy strings! Geez.

[@sassycat]

Canada's answer to guitar center then?

[@wademiyataki9221]

Better watch out. Dan Erlewine is going to make disparaging comments in your next live stream.😁

[@RadioMartyT1B]

EarlySwine

[@comajoebuck999]

Marty Red 😂😂😂

[@williamkennelly9624]

Was it new from the shop or just a new buy from the lad down the street. Always good. Cheers Dave.

[@doug441]

I don't get setting intonation when it's laying flat. I don't get guys that do this.

[@larryburwell8550]

first, i love natural body explorers. im a big skynyrd fan. gibson employee who set this guitar up should be fired. neck too bowed, string height wrong, pickups too high, pickup switch loose. thats terrible for gibson QC. these guitars are made for 9s or 10s max with no funky tuning and certainly not 11s in funky d tuning like this one. only an expert like dave can make all this work. if i was the owner of it. back to gibson. no sense in a guitar new in box being this messed up. you go dave!!love it and learned alot as always. thanks Larry

[@stoutlager6325]

Given these things ship cross ocean then cross country to finally arrive at the retailer's, things shift with all that atmosphere and humidity variation. It's more on the store to get things back in place before it goes to the customer. Nowadays with online shopping though, often guitar only briefly or never comes out of the box at the store, ships straight on to the buyer. That's crappy. At least set up the instrument you're selling before shipping it out. Same courtesy they normally do in store. Now, you might get a bad setup there too but at least they did something. Or tried to.

[@neilpaterson526]

is it a chibson Dave ?

[@Fissi0nChips]

I think that fingerboard weirdness might be an optical illusion.

[@michaelcrawford4940]

It’s a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll

[@electroKrunch]

I love your vids, Dave! No nonsense guitar work!! THAT'S what I grew up on! Git-R-Done & get the player on stage!!!

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

It’s the frets.... they have a big headtop above the neck level giving the perception that it has a scalloped feel.

[@dorfsteen]

Dave I think it's from way too much lacquer on it it's really thick or clear coat or whatever the hell they use don't leave us hanging on the little turntable or the Stratocaster you were working on you probably won't come early again on the comments haven't finished watching the video

[@andrewhodgson8895]

“I am a professional”. “Loctating”. You couldn’t write this. 👍😬

[@mawangdwei3866]

Yes, but you could.

[@astrophotonics9470]

Surprise Dave even proceeded with this.......it should have gone back.

[@murrayfun6097]

It’s designed like that a,t the factory so the guitar store can sell a setup for $100

[@gingertaylor1955]

Covidiots never listern to the pro´s .....you stay safe my freind :-)

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

I bet thats all lot damage from sitting on the wall at the shop. People try to steal anything not glued to a guitar.

[@armandhammer8507]

Gibsons quality control is Gooched !

[@williamkennelly9624]

Oh.. what the hell is it. Yet again. Thank you from the the land called oz.

[@sfmag1]

Turntable needs a new needle.

[@randyatwood621]

hey dave you say you don't play guitar but i'll bet you can play the hell out if just would !!!

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

I saw all the irregularities myself. That's Gibson for ya. They fired quality control ages ago and never brought that department back. Sorry to hear about the torn muscle in your back, Dave. I hope they can repair the damage soon.